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At a colorful fruit market in Changsha, Hunan province, Gui Jirong and his friends are all enticed by the sweet aroma of mangoes filling the air.

Despite the imperfect appearance of the produce on display, one of the sellers tells Gui these mangoes from Bangladesh are renowned for their excellent quality and flavor, with several varieties popular around the world.

"At first, I was hesitant to try these mangoes because the skin looked a bit spotted and uneven — definitely not 'perfect'. But after trying one, I was completely won over," Gui said.